Description : ESG Research Analyst. Company : Capital Group Companies. Location : New York, NY

Capital Group is deepening the integration of ESG into our fundamental research. Our strategy is to systematically incorporate ESG data and insights into the investment process through thematic research, proprietorial tools and company engagement. We have sustainable funds in which you will play a significant part in identifying opportunities. iWe are doing this in close partnership with our investors. “I can succeed as an ESG Analyst at Capital Group.” As one of our ESG Analysts, you will be responsible for leading ESG integration for the healthcare sector, including ownership of the proprietary ESG frameworks and an active voice in determining company eligibility for our sustainable funds. You will research and monitor ESG issues, and work closely with investment analysts, helping them incorporate the most appropriate ESG data into their analysis. You will engage companies under your sector coverage. You will determine company suitability for CG’s sustainable funds, establishing and debating your views with senior internal stakeholders.
“I am the person Capital Group is looking for.”

• You are a curious and thorough researcher, able to deliver timely, fresh insights into new and emerging sector specific ESG trends and provide insights into how they will impact the securities in which we invest.
• You have preferred expertise in the healthcare sector, as well as the ESG issues and trends impacting the sector.
• You are passionate about ESG, and able to distil and communicate your views effectively to an investment audience.

• You are technically savvy and innovative, bringing new ways to assess ESG performance around key metrics using both conventional and unconventional data. You are rigorous in your analysis and ensure that CG’s proprietary industry frameworks reflect the best insights into ESG materiality and best practices in ESG management and disclosure.
• You are skilled at building relationships, partnering seamlessly with investment analysts to research ESG issues, and with internal teams such as Governance & Proxy to support their ESG objectives and ensure the effective dissemination of ESG-related information.

• You have a collaborative orientation and can partner with investment analysts on ESG engagements, helping to drive evidence-based conversations on key ESG issues that effect change. .
• You can effectively partner with external parties such as NGOs, sustainability reporting bodies or rating agencies to understand how the external environment is developing, glean new insights and collaborate to raise industry standards.

‎ Southern California Base Salary Range: $111,404-$178,246 ‎ ‎ ‎ New York Base Salary Range: $118,094-$188,950 ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ In addition to a highly competitive base salary, per plan guidelines, restrictions and vesting requirements, you also will be eligible for an individual annual performance bonus, plus Capital’s annual profitability bonus plus a retirement plan where Capital contributes 15% of your eligible earnings. You can learn more about our compensation and benefits here .
We are an equal opportunity employer, which means we comply with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination when making all decisions about employment. As equal opportunity employers, our policies prohibit unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including gender and gender identity), pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, AIDS/HIV status, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.